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Wisdom in Managing Resources and Property
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Wisdom in Managing Resources and Property
…f the staff and attendants fail to utilize our resources in a worthwhile manner, then no matter how much income we generate, it will never be enough. And we will end up working our life away looking for …
บทความนี้เน้นถึงความสำคัญของการเคารพทรัพย์สินทั้งของตนเองและผู้อื่น รวมถึงการใช้ทรัพยากรอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ โดยไม่ใช้จ่ายฟุ่มเฟือยและเคารพค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างระมัดระวังจะช่วยให้เรามีความมั่นคงทาง
The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
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The Path to Merit and Positive Mindset
… enter. From the moment I wake up, my mind is filled with only good thoughts. I have accumulated so much virtue and maintain only goodness in my mind. If a bad situation occurs, I confront it for the gr…
เนื้อหาเน้นที่การมาที่วัดเพื่อสะสมคุณธรรมและหลีกเลี่ยงความทุกข์ ความคิดที่เป็นบวก มุ่งมั่นที่จะอยู่ห่างจากความคิดลบ การตรวจสอบตนเอง และเส้นทางสู่การดับทุกข์และหาความสุข การค้นพบพระธรรมและการทำสมาธิจะช
Lessons on Humanity and Balance
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Lessons on Humanity and Balance
…thing should be arranged in the right proportion. Apply the right balance in everything you do. Too much or too little is not good. The Middle Way is the way to go. 188. HUMANS ARE THE MOST BLESSED …
This text emphasizes the importance of not looking down on anyone, regardless of their social status. It shares personal anecdotes of generosity towards beggars. It highlights the significance of bala
Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
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Hiri-Ottapa: Understanding Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing
…l that one collects for himself will attract bad luck and misfortune to his life. Regardless of how much money that can be made from these
Hiri and Ottapa are pivotal concepts in Buddhism, representing the shame of wrongdoing and the fear of its consequences. Together, they foster a good moral conscience. Individuals devoid of these trai
Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
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Killing and Karma: Understanding Consequences
… If you torture an animal before killing it, or kill an animal in a slow, painful way, the crime is much worse than killing it in one quick move to avoid prolonged suffering. ● The amount of effort put …
This text discusses how the karmic consequences of killing vary based on several factors, including the type and size of the animal, prior connections, and the intention behind the act. Killing humans
The Balance of Mind and Body
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The Balance of Mind and Body
… the skull. Although not visible to the human eye, the mind also has a form, but an intangible one, much like electricity or magnetivity. The sanctuary of the mind is in the center of our body. When the …
The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
… said that the length of a discourse is of no consequence, for one single word of sense can produce much benefit.
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
…ll?" I know that, Venerable. But my daughter was so modest and so conscientious. What grieves me so much is the thought that when she died, she was not in her right senses." "But what did your youngest d…
In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last
The Story of Many Youths
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The Story of Many Youths
…ers through various acts of violence for their own happiness. These victims too want to be happy as much as those who inflict pain on them. Those who inflict pain do not achieve happiness even in their n…
In this discourse, the Buddha conveys the essence of true happiness through two contrasting verses. The first verse teaches that seeking happiness at the expense of others leads to suffering in future
The Consequences of Evil Deeds
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The Consequences of Evil Deeds
…Na antalikke na samuddajitne na pabattanam vivaram pavigsa na vijjati so jagatippadeso yatthatittho mucceyya papakamma. Verse 3: Not in the sky, nor in the middle of the ocean, nor in the cave of a moun…
In this verse, the Buddha teaches that there is no refuge from the consequences of evil deeds in the world. No place, be it in the sky, sea, or mountains, can shield one from the repercussions of wron
The Story of Five Hundred Boys
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The Story of Five Hundred Boys
…a pleasure garden. When they saw the Buddha, they saluted him and continued on their way without so much as saying to a single monk, "Have a cake." When they had gone, the Buddha said to the monks, "Mon…
In this narrative, the Buddha and his monks encounter five hundred boys carrying cakes on a festival day. Despite their lack of invitation, the Buddha points out that the cakes belong to them and enco
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…g, the king's men discovered that the royal food tray was missing and they were very upset and very much frightened. The king's men found the royal food tray among the firewood in the cart. They also fou…
This story narrates the experience of a wood cutter's son who is safeguarded by two evil spirits. One spirit stays close to him while the other retrieves food from King Bimbisara's palace. A message r
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…nd that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear after taking his food. The boy knew only that much and nothing more. The king sent for the parents of the boy, and took the boy and his parents to t…
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co
The Story of Mattakundali
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The Story of Mattakundali
…ed that the son of the brahmin Adinnapubbaka by simply devoting his mind to the Buddha had attained much glory.
In this narrative, Mattakundali recounts his rebirth in the Tavatisma world to his father. He encourages his father to invite the Buddha for a meal. The gathering discusses the possibility of rebirth
The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
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The Story of Uggasena the Treasurer's Son
…it Rajagaha and give performances for seven days before the king. By these performances they earned much gold and money; in fact there was no end to the gifts tossed at them from time to time. The people…
This narrative recounts the tale of Uggasena, the son of a treasurer, who becomes enamored with a female acrobat during a performance in Rajagaha. The performances attract massive crowds, and Uggasena
The Acrobat's Daughter
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The Acrobat's Daughter
His mother and father asked him, "Son, what is wrong with you?" The son replied, "If I can have that acrobat's daughter, I shall live; if I cannot have her, I shall die right here." Said his mother a
In this tale, a son declares his inability to live without the acrobat's daughter, much to his parents' dismay. Despite their attempts to reason with him, he insists on pursuing her. His…
The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
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The Visit of the Buddha to Ugga's Home
… devas. Seeing the Buddha in his splendour and glory, the parents-in-law of Culasubbadda were very much impressed and they paid homage to the Buddha. Then, for the next seven days, Ugga, and his family …
The Buddha, accompanied by five hundred bhikkhus, visited Ugga, the father-in-law of Culasubbadda. They traveled through the air on decorated floats created by the king of devas, Sakka. The sight of t
The Boundaries of a Mother's Love
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The Boundaries of a Mother's Love
…t to her son the space, thirty leagues long and five leagues broad, and said, "Consider it to be so much, my son." The Favorite Jatakas
ในเรื่องนี้ พระโพธิสัตว์วางแผนที่จะหนีจากขอบเขตที่แม่ของเขากำหนดไว้ หลังจากที่เขาได้พูดคุยกับแม่เกี่ยวกับพรมแดนที่เธอครอบครองและขนาดของบริเวณที่อนุญาตให้เขาอยู่ เพื่อที่จะสามารถหนีออกไปได้ เมื่อแม่ยอม
The King's Test of Skill
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The King's Test of Skill
…n stolen from the palace." The king pretending ignorance summoned the Bodhisatta and said, "Friend, much valuable treasure has been stolen from the palace: we must trace it." "My lord, for one who is ab…
In this tale, a king and family priest seek to test a youth's abilities after treasure goes missing from the palace. They devise a plan where the youth must demonstrate his skills. The king pretends i
พุทธานุสรณ์และสรภทิมุตตะ
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พุทธานุสรณ์และสรภทิมุตตะ
…กคำสามคำว่า saddhā (Skt.sraddhā) และ adhimutta (Skt.adhimutka อธิมุตตะ) < ทา ปัจจัย (pp.) ของ adhi √muc หมายถึง มุ่งมั่นในศรัทธา, ตั้งมั่นในศรัทธา, ในลงในศรัทธา สำหรับตัวอย่างการใช้
บทความนี้สำรวจการเจริญภาวนา "พุทธานุสรณ์" ที่ตรัสถึง "พระพุทธองค์" โดยเชื่อมโยงกับคำว่า "สรภทิมุตตะ" ซึ่งหมายถึงการมีศรัทธาที่มั่นคงในการปฏิบัติภาวนา ผ่านการศึกษาหลักฐานในสุฏณฑปฎา การค้นคว้าเกี่ยวกับพ